POLITICS + POLICY

In an attempt to curb the rising number of overdose-related deaths, several states passed legislation this year that gives legal immunity to people who call 911 to report a drug overdose.
BY Leigh Ann Renzulli

Public finance departments are significantly less likely than government in general to use social media or see its value in engaging with constituents. It might be time for this to change.
BY Paul W. Taylor

PROBLEM SOLVER

Requiring freshman to “specialize” in particular subjects helped Florida significantly increase its graduation rate and decrease its dropout rate. Georgia is hoping for similar results.
BY Caroline Cournoyer